QBE Insurance Group
Rugby legends touch down as QBE launches autumn international sponsorship deal
Legends from the world of rugby rubbed shoulders with QBE staff and brokers this morning as the insurer officially unveiled its four-year sponsorship deal of England's autumn international series against the southern hemisphere's top teams.
French motor market to shift following annuity policy change
The re-evaluation of motor annuities by the French government will create long-term challenges for French motor insurers, according to Willis Re, the reinsurance arm of broker Willis Group.
QBE shuts Reading office amid restructure
QBE is closing its Reading office as part of a reorganisation of the firm's south of England operations.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.
Lodestar Marine picks up $400m in Lloyd's capacity
P&I underwriter Lodestar Marine has agreed a second capacity deal, more than quadrupling its available funds.
QBE and Institute of Risk Management enter partnership
QBE has entered into a partnership with the IRM involving sponsorship of the risk leaders' conference, the Professional Development Forum and special interest groups.
QBE hopes to further bolster '100%' capacity arrangement with RMP
QBE director Craig Bennett has reaffirmed his company's commitment to a capacity arrangement with AJ Gallagher International managing general agent RMP, despite suggestions that public sector pressures could lead to a pull-out.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.
View from the top: The global solution
Insurers, brokers and clients must work together to meet the compliance demands of a global market, says Barbara Chandler.
AJG deepens public sector play with Acumus buy
AJ Gallagher International has grown its UK public sector business to more than £150m gross written premium with the acquisition of Chelmsford-based housing specialist Acumus.
NHS pilots QBE's telematics system
North East Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with QBE's motor risk management team to pilot a telematics system.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Julian Millar joins Claimspro
Former QBE and Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance claims boss Julian Millar has joined loss adjusting business Claimspro International as managing director.
Vienna Group acquires QBE Makedonija
Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe has signed an agreement to take a majority stake in Macedonian insurer QBE Makedonija.
QBE sells Macedonia shareholding to Vienna Insurance
QBE has reached agreement with Vienna Insurance to sell its 65% shareholding in QBE Macedonia for an undisclosed sum.
Lack of co-operation 'costs motor insurance £230m'
A lack of co-operation among motor insurers could be costing the industry more than £230m, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute Claims Faculty's New Generation Group.
QBE confirms reinsurance restructure
QBE European Operations has finally announced a restructure of its European reinsurance business, which takes effect on 30 September 2012.
QBE Europe restructures reinsurance business
QBE Europe has announced a restructure of its reinsurance arm which will take effect on 30 September 2012.
UK court approves launch of QBE Re
A UK court has approved QBE's plans to merge its non-Lloyd's reinsurance businesses across Europe.
Claims Club 10th anniversary: A decade of debate
The Post Claims Club will mark its 10th anniversary next year, and the group's advisory board looks back on a decade of change.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Talk Sport PI ads and treehouses
Last week I enjoyed a pleasant staycation in East Sussex, sleeping in an eco-treehouse on a farm near Mayfield, visiting sights and restaurants recommended by local industry types.
Cyber liability: Combatting cyber crime
From the £21bn bill for businesses to the inevitable reputation damage, cyber crime can have a devastating impact on UK organisations. So why do so few understand or act on the risks?
Brit integration leads to Birmingham office relocation for QBE
QBE has been forced to relocate its Birmingham operation to a larger office as a result of the ongoing integration of the Brit Insurance business.